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"Not long after being unveiled in December 2010, the frames of the spectacles were bent out of shape by a drunken moron swinging on them and they have never been fixed properly.

"More recently, one of the arms of the spectacles has been snapped clean away from the hinge.

The Philip Larkin statue, Paragon Railway Station (Image: jellerby)

"The overall effect is that it makes Mr Larkin look like a demented fool rather than one of the greatest poets this country has produced.

"Someone somewhere must have the tools and skills to fix these issues as I am sure I’m not the only person who winces with embarrassment every time I walk past this once fine tribute to our adopted son."

TransPennine Express and Hull City Council were both contacted, but neither own or are responsible for the statue.

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